https://youtu.be/s7jXASBWwwI?si=H-ElVUVdsr29znI9 The Garden of Gethsemane carries a heavy significance. In that olive grove, we witness one of the most profound moments of human surrender in all of history. Jesus knew what was coming: the betrayal, the arrest, the trials, the torture, and the crucifixion. He understood that within hours, He would bear the weight of humanity's sin and experience separation from His Father for the first time in eternity. The mere thought of this caused Him to sweat drops of blood. "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will." These words reveal both Jesus' complete humanity and His perfect divinity. The request—"let this cup pass from me"—illustrates that Jesus felt the full weight of what He was about to endure. He was not merely going through the motions of suffering; He was facing the most horrific experience imaginable, and His human nature recoiled from it. But th...
Sharing the good news of God's Kingdom By Joseph Kimanzi